2016 Chevrolet Sonic LT

VIN 1G1JD6SB0G4147263

Typical market price

$7,997

18 comparable listings

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2016 Chevrolet Sonic LT

VIN 1G1JD6SB0G4147263

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Market price range

Based on 18 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 18, 2026

Below market

$5,978

Typical price

$7,997

Above market

$11,411

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1G1JD6SB0G4147263

Trim

Engine

1.4L · V4

Transmission

Manual/Standard

Body

Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2016

Made by

GENERAL MOTORS LLC

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✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$1,550 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 30 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2016 Chevrolet Sonic likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Depreciation $914

Fuel $7,750

Insurance $6,800

Maintenance & repairs $5,500

Total, 5 years $20,964

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2016 Chevrolet Sonic has 2 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 30 MPG.

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Rollover

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2016 Chevrolet Sonic 4 DR FWD

2 recall campaigns on this model year

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax, and 2013-2015 Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio.

NHTSA campaign 16V422000
EQUIPMENT

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax vehicles and 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media…

NHTSA campaign 16V257000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2016 Chevrolet Sonic over the last 6 months — the market firmed $3 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$6,995
May 2026	$7,389
June 2026	$7,166
July 2026	$6,925
August 2026	$7,203
September 2026	$6,998

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As of September 18, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic in this catalog, the 2016 Nissan Versa Note has the lowest median asking price ($6,995, 98 listings with photos) and the 2016 Kia RIO the highest ($7,991, 109 listings).

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2016 Chevrolet Sonic

All trims · United States

$6,995

Comparison catalog median · 207 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$7,991

Median asking price · 109 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$5,995–$8,995

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2016 Chevrolet Sonic All trims	$6,995	$5,495–$8,495	207
2016 Hyundai Accent All trims	$7,294	$5,895–$9,397	207
2016 Ford Fiesta All trims	$7,394	$5,500–$9,750	209
2016 Dodge Dart All trims	$7,495	$5,995–$9,279	190
2016 Nissan Versa Note All trims	$6,995	$5,500–$8,792	98
2016 Kia RIO All trims	$7,991	$5,995–$8,995	109

What these prices mean

Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.

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Market by model year

Gen 1 · 2012–2020

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year	Units for sale	Median price	vs newest	Avg mileage
2020	166	$11,487	100%	76,352 mi
2019	131	$9,995	87%	92,058 mi
2018	99	$8,900	77%	89,669 mi
2017	209	$7,638	66%	108,264 mi
2016	239	$6,995	61%	105,819 mi
2015	314	$6,995	61%	107,356 mi
2014	192	$5,999	52%	114,022 mi
2013	172	$5,795	50%	114,802 mi